iron
gb/ˈaɪɚn/ us/ˈaɪɚn/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2000
vas, vasaló, vasal, vasütő
NOMINO
A2
1
vas
A2
The bridge was built using reinforced iron beams.
A hidat megerősített vasgerendák felhasználásával építették.
Iron is an essential element in the human diet.
A vas nélkülözhetetlen elem az emberi étrendben.
The blacksmith shaped the hot iron into a horseshoe.
They export large quantities of iron ore each year.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The gate is made of iron.
A kapu vasból van.
We need iron to make this machine.
Vasra van szükségünk ehhez a géphez.
Iron is very strong.
The chair has iron legs.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'iron' (the metal) with 'iron' (the appliance for pressing clothes). Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Maana
A strong, heavy metal
Miunganiko ya maneno
iron ore
|cast iron
|wrought iron
|iron bar
|iron pipe
Visawe
steel (An alloy of iron and carbon; stronger and less brittle than pure iron.)
Vinyume
wood (A natural material from trees; opposite in hardness and composition to metal.)
Mada
science
|materials
|industry
|technology
Ufafanuzi
A hard, heavy metal that is used to make things like buildings, tools, and machines.
A strong, hard, magnetic, silvery-gray metal element used in construction, manufacturing, and tools.
NOMINO
A2
2
vasaló
A2
She bought a new steam iron for her shirts.
Vett egy új gőzvasalót az ingeihez.
Don't forget to unplug the iron after use.
Használat után ne felejtsd el kihúzni a vasalót.
He scorched his trousers with a hot iron.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I use an iron to make my shirt flat.
Vasalót használok, hogy sima legyen az ingem.
This iron is very hot.
Ez a vasaló nagyon forró.
Please turn off the iron.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'iron' as a verb with 'iron' as a noun. 'An iron' means the appliance, not the action.
Maana
A device for pressing clothes
Miunganiko ya maneno
electric iron
|steam iron
|clothes iron
Visawe
press (In this context, refers to a device for pressing clothes, though less common in everyday speech.)
Vinyume
wrinkle (Not an object but an opposite result; wrinkles are what ironing removes.)
Mada
daily life
|household
|daily_life
|clothing
Ufafanuzi
A tool that gets hot and is used to make clothes smooth.
A handheld electrical appliance with a flat heated surface used to press and smooth clothes.
KITENZI
A2
3
vasal
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to iron [clothing/fabric]
I need to iron my dress before the meeting.
Ki kell vasalnom a ruhámat a megbeszélés előtt.
He irons his clothes every Sunday night.
Minden vasárnap este kivasalja a ruháit.
She carefully ironed the tablecloth.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I iron my shirt every day.
Mindennap vasalom az ingemet.
Please iron these pants.
Kérlek, vasald ki ezt a nadrágot.
He irons his clothes in the morning.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 'iron' without an object ('I iron every day' is correct only if context makes clear what is being ironed).
Maana
Press clothes with heat
Miunganiko ya maneno
iron a shirt
|iron the wrinkles
|iron clothes
Visawe
press (In clothing care, 'press' can mean using an iron or other method to remove wrinkles, often more formal or professional.)
Vinyume
crumple (To make something wrinkled or creased; opposite of ironing.)
Mada
daily life
|household
|daily_life
|clothing
Ufafanuzi
To make clothes flat by using a hot tool.
To press and smooth clothes or fabric using a heated device to remove wrinkles.
NOMINO
B1
4
He used a nine iron to approach the green.
Egy kilences vasütővel ütött a green felé.
Most golfers carry several irons in their bag.
A legtöbb golfozó több vasütőt tart a táskájában.
I prefer using an iron instead of a wood for short shots.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I hit the ball with an iron.
Vasütővel ütöttem el a labdát.
He uses an iron to play golf.
Vasütőt használ golfozáshoz.
This iron is good for short shots.
Maana
A golf club with metal face
Miunganiko ya maneno
long iron
|short iron
|pitching iron
Visawe
club (General term for any golf club, not specific to irons.)
Mada
sports
Ufafanuzi
A golf club with a flat metal part for hitting the ball.
A type of golf club with a flat angled metal head used for various shots on the course.
NOMINO
B1
TECHNICAL
5
vas
B1
Pregnant women often need extra iron.
A várandós nőknek gyakran több vasra van szükségük.
Iron deficiency can cause anemia.
A vashiány vérszegénységet okozhat.
Spinach is rich in iron.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Meat has a lot of iron.
A húsban sok vas van.
Iron is good for blood health.
A vas fontos az egészséges vérképhez.
He takes pills for more iron.
Maana
Mineral nutrient in diet
Miunganiko ya maneno
iron deficiency
|iron supplement
|dietary iron
Visawe
ferrum (Scientific/Latin term for elemental iron; rare in general speech.)
Mada
health
|nutrition
|science
Ufafanuzi
A mineral in food that helps your blood carry oxygen.
An essential mineral nutrient needed for producing hemoglobin in blood, found in foods like meat and spinach.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
iron
IPA
GB/ˈaɪɚn/
US/ˈaɪɚn/
Silabi na mkazo
iron (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (iron)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: iron
- Plural: iron, irons
Verb
- Base: iron
- 3rd Person Singular: irons
- Present Participle: ironing
- Past: ironed
Familia ya neno
Forms
irons
noun
ironing
verb
ironed
verb
Related words
ironwork
noun
ironworker
noun
Advanced or less common
ferrous
adjective
Semi
have irons in the fire
1/hˈæv ˈaɪɚnz ˈɪn ðə fˈaɪɚ/
idiom
Have several ongoing projects
To be working on several plans or jobs at the same time.
Mifano
- She has too many irons in the fire and can't focus on one thing.
- It's good to have a few irons in the fire in case one doesn't work out.
iron out
1/ˈaɪɚn ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Resolve small problems
To fix small problems or remove difficulties by talking or working on them.
Mifano
- They met to iron out the details of the contract.
- We need to iron out our differences before moving forward.
pump iron
1/pˈʌmp ˈaɪɚn/
idiom
informal
Lift weights for exercise
To lift heavy weights as exercise to get stronger muscles.
Mifano
- He spends two hours every day pumping iron at the gym.
- He spends an hour every morning pumping iron at the gym.
- She started pumping iron to build muscle.
strike while the iron is hot
1/stɹˈaɪk wˈaɪl ðə ˈaɪɚn ˈɪz hˈɑt/
idiom
Act quickly on opportunity
To do something right away because it is the best time to do it.
Mifano
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply for the job now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and ask for a raise now.
- He struck while the iron was hot and sold his shares for a profit.
- They struck while the iron was hot and made the investment.
- The team struck while the iron was hot and scored another goal.